Nasarawa SSG Dr Magaji Calls for Action Against Drug Abuse

On Monday, Dr Labaran Magaji, the Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, addressed the issue of drug abuse during a familiarisation visit from Saidu Daniel, the Nasarawa State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Lafia. Magaji stated that drug abuse is a growing concern affecting nearly every family, contributing to issues such as political thuggery and school dropouts.

He emphasized the importance of the NDLEA's work and called for increased government support to enhance the agency's effectiveness. Magaji noted that while Nasarawa State has experienced relative peace compared to other North-Central states, historical pockets of criminality persist.

He attributed the state's stability to Governor Abdullahi Sule's leadership, which focuses on community engagement and support for security agencies. Saidu Daniel highlighted the challenges posed by emerging drugs and requested additional logistical support from the state government to help the NDLEA meet its objectives.